https://www.alojapan.com/1255229/japan-south-korea-should-consult-on-trump-tariff-response-ambassador/ Japan, South Korea should consult on Trump tariff response: ambassador #ambassador #consult #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #Korea #news #response: #should #south #tariff #trump TOKYO — South Korea and Japan should work patiently and work together in responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, Park Cheol-hee, Seoul’s ambassador to Tokyo, told Nikkei on Tuesday. “It is better not to rush too much” when it comes to tariff negoti…

https://www.alojapan.com/1255186/nintendo-says-demand-for-switch-2-console-in-japan-is-overwhelming/ Nintendo says demand for Switch 2 console in Japan is overwhelming #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #Nintendo #switch #VideoGames Nintendo has said it is seeing overwhelming demand for its upcoming Switch 2 game console in Japan, in a sign the gadget could be on track for the biggest hardware launch in the video game industry’s history. “We have received 2.2 million applications for the lottery sale at our official online store for custom…

https://www.alojapan.com/1255147/a-new-netflix-film-features-a-hurtling-japanese-bullet-train-with-a-ticking-bomb/ A new Netflix film features a hurtling Japanese bullet train with a ticking bomb #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news TOKYO (AP) — The highspeed bullet train says Japan as much as Godzilla, sushi and Mount Fuji. And it takes… TOKYO (AP) — The highspeed bullet train says Japan as much as Godzilla, sushi and Mount Fuji. And it takes center stage in Shinji Higuchi’s new film, “Bullet Train Explosion,” which premieres on Netflix Wednesday. …

https://www.alojapan.com/1255108/8-character-themed-trains-to-ride-on-while-travelling-in-japan/ 8 Character-Themed Trains To Ride On While Travelling In Japan #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Japan’s railway system is world-famous for its speed, efficiency, and punctuality. But there’s another side to it that’s equally iconic—and irresistibly cute. Welcome to the world of character trains, where much-loved anime and mascot figures turn everyday commutes into whimsical adventures. With colourful carriages, themed seats, and immersive…

https://www.alojapan.com/1255055/japan-lawmakers-urge-pension-fund-to-invest-in-domestic-private-equity-the-mighty-790-kfgo/ Japan lawmakers urge pension fund to invest in domestic private equity | The Mighty 790 KFGO #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -A group of Japan’s ruling party lawmakers on Wednesday called on the country’s top public pension fund GPIF to expand investment in domestic private equity and venture capital funds to strengthen the domestic private asset investment chain. Global private equity firms such as KKR…

https://www.alojapan.com/1255015/japans-97-year-old-cherry-blossom-guardian/ Japan’s 97-year-old cherry blossom guardian #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Tōemon Sano (Credit: Tōemon Sano) For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation’s most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols. Each spring during sakura (cherry blossom) season, the Ninna-ji and Daikaku-ji temples in Kyoto’s leafy Ukyo ward are overwhelmed by busloads of tourists …

https://www.alojapan.com/1254971/round-table-organization-travels-to-japan-for-84th-annual-meeting/ Round Table Organization Travels to Japan for 84th Annual Meeting #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news NORTHBROOK, Ill. — The Round Table of Launderers and Dry Cleaners gathered in Japan in March for its 84th annual meeting. Members convened at the Shima Kanko Hotel in the Ise-Shima region for an open exchange of ideas and best practices, along with robust discussions about meeting the challenges of today’s business environment.  The Round

https://www.alojapan.com/1254928/lone-star-funds-acquires-175-room-hotel-in-japan-from-mapletree-news/ ​Lone Star Funds acquires 175-room hotel in Japan from Mapletree | News #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Lone Star Funds has bought a 175-room hotel in Japan from Mapletree Investments for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of the Oakwood Suites in Yokohama was made by an affiliate of Lone Star Real Estate Fund VII. The hotel opened in November 2020 as part of a 1.8m sqft mixed-use redevelopment project led by Mitsui Fudosan, and occu…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254886/the-power-of-esports-connecting-the-future-japan-esports-connect-will-be-held-at-expo-2025-osaka-kansai-expo-on-july-23-and-24/ The Power of eSports Connecting the Future – JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT -” will be held at EXPO 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo on July 23 and 24! #eスポーツ #Game #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #SaigaNAK Spreading the possibilities of e-sports at Expo 2010 Osaka! JeSU公式サイト e-sports, a new type of competition in the information age in which players compete in video games, is currently gaining momentum around the world, and the excitement is s…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254845/stripe-launches-new-features-for-businesses-in-japan-adds-paypay-integration/ Stripe launches new features for businesses in Japan, adds PayPay integration #3DSecure #apac #asia #DigitalWallet #fintech #FraudPrevention #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #LocalPaymentMethods #news #PaymentProcessing #PayPay #RegulatoryComplaince #stripe #StripeRadar By Gloria Methri Stripe, the global programmable financial infrastructure platform, has launched a set of major product updates aimed at supporting businesses in Japan and inter…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254809/japans-new-health-institute-gives-first-acute-respiratory-infection-cases-tally/ Japan’s new health institute gives first acute respiratory infection cases tally #health #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #MHLW #news #TheJapanInstituteForHealthSecurity The number of new acute respiratory infection, or ARI, cases reported at some 3,000 designated medical institutions across Japan was 181,270 in the week through April 13, a new national institute said Tuesday. This was the first tally of such cases since ARI, a general te…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254775/nvidia-ceo-urges-ldp-to-build-up-japans-ai-infrastructure/ Nvidia CEO urges LDP to build up Japan’s AI infrastructure #AI. #chipmakers #DataCenters #energy #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #JensenHuang #LDP #news #nvidia #ShigeruIshiba #TakuyaHirai #TaroKono #tech Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday to build out domestic artificial intelligence infrastructure that could fuel a robotics revolution, aligning with the government’s goal to boost public- and private- …

https://www.alojapan.com/1254739/dozens-of-japanese-lawmakers-visit-wartime-shrine-amid-south-koreas-opposition/ Dozens of Japanese lawmakers visit wartime shrine amid South Korea’s opposition #AnadoluAjansı #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #SouthKorea #WarLinkedYasukuniShrine ANKARA A group of Japanese lawmakers visited a controversial shrine in Tokyo Tuesday during a three-day spring festival, despite opposition from South Korea, according to local media reports. Around 70 lawmakers from various political parties paid a visit to the Yasukuni…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254713/japan-court-orders-airline-to-pay-damages-grant-breaks-to-crew/ Japan court orders airline to pay damages, grant breaks to crew #Japan #JapanAirlineCourt #JapanIntenseLabor #JapanLaborLaw #JapanNews #JapanTopics #JapanWorkEnvironment #news A Japanese court on Tuesday ordered a low-cost airline pay damages and grant its cabin crew breaks during flights in a lawsuit brought against the company claiming the lack of mandated rest while on duty violated the country’s labor laws. The Tokyo District Court ordere…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254678/dvids-news-camp-zama-invites-japanese-families-to-join-event-celebrating-month-of-the-military-child/ DVIDS – News – Camp Zama invites Japanese families to join event celebrating Month of the Military Child #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news 
 CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Installation leaders invited Japanese families to join a festival here that celebrated children and featured games, rides, an obstacle course, live performances, refreshments and more. Camp Zama’s Child and Youth Services and the Directorate of Family and Morale, Wel…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254648/japans-top-pc-insurers-post-double-digit-profit-growth-in-fiscal-2024/ Japan’s top P&C insurers post double-digit profit growth in fiscal 2024 #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Domestic net premiums written also grew across all three insurers. Japan’s largest property and casualty (P&C) insurers recorded higher net profits in the first nine months of fiscal 2024, with each company posting at least double-digit percentage growth, according to an S&P Market Intelligence report. Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.’s…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254614/japans-nikkei-tracks-wall-streets-rebound-jumps-to-three-week-high/ Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street’s rebound, jumps to three-week high #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #markets #news End-of-day quote 02:25:00 2025-04-22 am EDT 5-day change 1st Jan Change 34,165.59 PTS -0.43% -0.36% -14.39% April 22, 2025 at 08:29 pm EDT ]]]]>]]>This article is reserved for members Unlock the article: REGISTER NOW! © Reuters – 2025 Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street’s rebound, jumps to three-week high 08:29pm RE IM…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254574/jera-saibu-gas-to-share-expanded-lng-terminal-in-japan/ JERA, Saibu Gas to Share Expanded LNG Terminal in Japan #EnergyInfrastructureAsia #HibikiLNGTerminal #Japan #JapanLNGInfrastructure #JapanNews #JapanTopics #JERA #LiquefiedNaturalGas #LNGCollaboration #LNGJapan #LNGStorage #LNGTankExpansion #news #SaibuGas 4/22/2025 (Reuters) — JERA, Japan’s biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas, and Saibu Gas Holdings will collaborate on the use of the Hibiki LNG Terminal, they said on Tuesday, to improve d…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254530/the-impact-of-u-s-tariffs-on-south-korea-and-japan/ The Impact of U.S. Tariffs on South Korea and Japan #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #Worldview U.S. tariffs on South Korea and Japan could sway upcoming leadership contests in both countries, modestly increase their trade with China and erode U.S.-South Korea defense cooperation, but they are unlikely to undermine U.S.-Japan security ties. From April 16-18, Japanese and U.S. officials held trade negotiations in Washington, and South Kore…

https://www.alojapan.com/1254495/tesla-is-thriving-in-japan-and-outpacing-homegrown-evs/ Tesla is thriving in Japan and outpacing homegrown EVs #featured #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #tesla During a recent investor call, Elon Musk reportedly hinted at a major valuation adjustment for his artificial intelligence startup, with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO stating that he was looking to put a “proper value” on xAI. The report was initially shared by CNBC’s David Faber during a segment on the Faber Report. Investor Call …